Garden Maintenance Specialist - Heritage & Modern Grounds

Green by Nature; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Garden Maintenance worker to help maintain the grounds of a prestigious educational campus in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The role involves outdoor work on gardens, lawns and turf areas, alongside the Site Manager, with attention to detail in a heritage and contemporary landscape setting.

Ideal candidates have prior garden maintenance or horticulture experience, with a positive attitude, reliability and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in garden maintenance, horticulture, landscaping or parks and gardens.
• Horticultural / Parks & Gardens Certs advantageous but not essential.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
• High attention to detail and pride in maintaining quality landscapes.
• Experience using garden power equipment including brushcutters, hedgers, push mowers, blowers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of garden and landscape maintenance.
• Maintain gardens, lawns and turf areas to a high standard.
• Prune, weed, mulch and undertake routine horticultural tasks.
• Support seasonal planting and garden improvement projects.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment safely and effectively.
• Monitor garden presentation and address maintenance requirements.
• Assist in maintaining both heritage and modern landscape areas.
• Adhere to all workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Horticulture

Parks & Gardens

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Driver Licence

WWCC readiness

Education

Horticultural / Parks & Gardens Certs

Tools

Brushcutters

Hedgers

Push mowers

Blowers

Job description

Green by Nature is seeking an experienced Garden Maintenance worker to help maintain the grounds of a prestigious educational campus in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The role involves outdoor work on gardens, lawns and turf areas, alongside the Site Manager, with attention to detail in a heritage and contemporary landscape setting.

Ideal candidates have prior garden maintenance or horticulture experience, with a positive attitude, reliability and the ability to work independently or in a team.